Fulham have secured a star fans are calling their best young talent EVER

Fulham manager and Tottenham Hotspur target Marco Silva looks on from the dugout ahead of the FA Cup fourth round tie against Wigan Athletic at the Brick Community Stadium in Wigan, England on 8 February, 2025
Fulham manager Marco Silva (Image credit: Alamy)

Fulham have tied down an academy graduate for the next four years.

After a few yo-yo seasons, Fulham have re-established themselves as a Premier League side.

The Cottagers recorded a record Premier League points tally last season with 54, and were in the mix for European football for much of the campaign.

Fulham academy talent commits future to Cottagers

Fulham players celebrate after beating Manchester United in a penalty shootout in the fifth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford in Manchester, England on 2 March, 2025

Fulham players celebrate after beating Manchester United in a penalty shootout in the fifth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford (Image credit: Alamy)

Under Marco Silva, Fulham's transfer business has gone under the radar.

Despite losing several key players over the past five years, including Aleksander Mitrovic and Joao Palhina, their signings have been fairly shrewd, with Emile Smith-Rowe being the standout name.

Josh King playing for Fulham in the 2024/25 season

Josh King playing for Fulham in the 2024/25 season (Image credit: Getty Images)

They've now secured the services of talented teenager Josh King on a new four-year deal, exciting everyone associated with the west London club. King made 11 first-team appearances last year and impressed fans, who are now excited to see him develop at Craven Cottage for the foreseeable future. , too.

Jack Kelly, a Fulham fan, posted on X: "Josh King signing a new long term contract is absolutely terrific news. A wonder kid, tied down, Fulham through and through. I cannot wait to see how his career pans out. - at Fulham!"

And as if that's not enough, Seth Rigeon has committed to the club. It's a fantastic sign for the club as they look to build for the future.

“I say to my family it’s like a second home, and it’s such a nice feeling to be able to stay here,” King told Fulham's site.

Josh King playing for England's under-19s at the 2025 u19 Euros

Josh King playing for England's under-19s at the 2025 u19 Euros (Image credit: Getty Images)

“Obviously I know a lot of people [here], I’ve got some good friends and made some really good connections, so it will be nice to continue that on.”

Fulham open their Premier League campaign away against Brighton on July 16.

Ewan Gennery
Freelance writer

Ewan is a freelance writer and social media manager who has worked for The Athletic, GOAL, 90min and OneFootball. From Gelsenkirchen to Riyadh, he has covered some of the biggest games in football in his three years in the industry.

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